Counseling Center News
April 2022
Coursework Completion
Underclassmen Annual Reviews
Underclassmen annual reviews are coming to an end. Counselors have been meeting with students over the past several weeks to complete their course planning for next year. If your child has not yet had their meeting, please encourage them to reach out to their counselor through email to complete this important step in their high school planning. If they are unable to do so by April 29th, counselors will select their courses for next year which may result in classes that are not preferred by your child.
Correction From Previous Newsletter
Student course selections will be available on the portal from May 15th through June 30th. Course selections will not be mailed home. Students are reminded that they will be committed to their final course choices for next year's schedule, therefore they should choose carefully. We ask that all requested changes to the student's course selections be made no later than June 30th. Any changes after that are subject to administrative approval. Special request forms are also due by June 30th; these can be found in the counseling center. Students and parents with questions should contact the counseling department.
LCSD Summer Extended Learning Program
Offered for LCSD Students Only!
The Lockport City School District will offer an Extended Learning Program for LCSD students who have not achieved a passing grade in their courses during the 2021-2022 School Year. Students are only permitted to register for classes they have previously taken and not completed successfully. Students must earn a minimum of 50% in their classes during the school year in order to be eligible to attend the extended learning program. Timely registration is imperative as there will be a limited number of course offerings and a limited number of seats available. Registration information will be shared in June.
Dates: Classes begin on July 11th and run through August 11th
Exams: August 16th and August 17th
Class Times: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Cost: Courses are offered at NO CHARGE to all Lockport High School and Lockport High School West students.Scholarships (Seniors)
Decision Day (Seniors)
College Credits (Seniors)
Cap, Gown, & Tassel (Seniors)
FAFSA (Seniors)
College-bound seniors who have not completed the FAFSA should do so as soon as possible. The FAFSA can be accessed on the web. Financial aid letters are sent directly from the colleges to which students have applied. Seniors should review these, making necessary changes prior to enrollment.
In addition, seniors planning to attend college in New York State should not forget to apply for TAP (Tuition Assistance Program). Applications can be accessed on the web through the HESC website. Questions about financial aid packages should be directed to the college.
Students Entering Their Senior Year (Juniors)
Please work on these tasks and have them completed before the end of September in your Senior Year.
College-bound students should be building their portfolio prior to arriving back to school in September. A comprehensive portfolio includes:
High School Resume/Activity Sheet
Letters of recommendation (2 LHS and 2 non-LHS)
Application essay draft (for college & scholarships)
SAT and/or ACT test scores
Completed (SAT/ACT) registration for fall tests
A list of 3 or more prospective colleges
Military-bound students should:
Ensure you are on track for graduation
Have made contact with your selected branch
Career-bound students should:
Develop a resume
Request references/letters of recommendation
Ensure you are on track for graduation
Consider signing up for Career Exploration Internship class through the Business Department.
Senior Privileges (Juniors)
Buffalo State College Transcript Review (Juniors)
Standardized Test Dates (Juniors)
Lockport High School is unable to offer college testing on site for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year. Please visit the website to find the nearest testing locations.
SAT - 5/7/22.
Registration Deadline - 4/8/22.
SAT - 6/4/22. - NOT OFFERED AT LHS
Registration Deadline - 5/5/22.
ACT - 6/11/22 - NOT OFFERED AT LHS
Registration Deadline - 5/6/22.
Visit the websites to register. You will need to know the LHS Testing Code: 332870
Pay close attention to registration deadline dates! Students who require testing accommodations should apply early. Fee waivers are available for those who meet the eligibility guidelines. Please contact your counselor with questions.
If you are a current junior and you have missed your opportunity to sign up this year, there will be several tests offered in the fall of your senior year. Check the websites regularly for updated registration information, as many deadlines will occur prior to meeting with your counselor in September.
College Field Trip (Juniors)
NCAA Eligibility (All Students)
NCCC Summer Driver Education Program (All Students)
Worksource One Summer Youth Employment Program (All Students)
What is the Summer Youth Employment Program? The Summer Youth Employment Program is a TANF-funded program that provides Niagara County youth ages 14-20 with summer work experiences through subsidized placements in the private and government sectors. To be eligible for the program, you must be at least 14 years-old by May 13, 2022 and cannot be older than 20 on August 26, 2022.
Applications are due by May 13th in the school counseling office. Please contact Mrs. DeWaters or Mrs. Kinney for any questions or concerns. You can also access the information and fillable application on their website.
Military Recruiters Schedule (All Students)
US Army - SSG. Arnold Rohde - 3rd Thursday of Month
US Army National Guard - Sgt. Trevor Bennett - 1st Wednesday of Month
US Marine Corps - C.P. Joel Tapia - 2nd Tuesday of Month
US Air Force - Sgt. Mezyk - 2rd Thursday of Month
US Navy - Sgt. Ryan Farrell - 4th Tuesday of Month
US Air National Guard - Sgt. Alissa Connolly - 1st Thursday of Month
US Air Force Reserve - Msgt. Alexander Pacheco
Contact Mrs. DeWaters to set up an appointment.
Selective Service (All Students)
LHS COUNSELORS
Brian Wilson - A-Coo - bwilson@lockportschools.net
716-478-4462
Krista Isherwood - Cop-Fi - kisherwood@lockportschools.net
716-478-4464
Jillian Ruffino - Fl-J - jruffino@lockportschools.net
716-478-4466
Amy Scapelliti - K-M - ascapelliti@lockportschools.net
716-478-4461
Kelly DeWaters - N-Se - kdewaters@lockportschools.net
716-478-4467
Karen Catalano - Sh-Z - kcatalano@lockportschools.net
716-478-4470
Jeanette Servey - LHS WEST - jservey@lockportschools.net
716-478-4649
Kathryn Celotto - High School Social Worker - kcelotto@lockportschools.net
716-478-4471
Website: https://www.lockportschools.org/lhsguidance
Location: Lockport High School, 250 Lincoln Avenue, Lockport, NY
Phone: 716-478-4469
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LockportCitySchoolDistrict712
Twitter: @Lockport712